A History and Analysis of Hydrogen Maser Reliability

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Abstract:

Hydrogen masers are an integral part of the Deep Space Network. Their use provides extremely accurate navigation about the outer planets, as well as precise location of tracking stations. To provide accurate measurements over extended periods of time, reliability of equipment plays an important role. The Deep Space Network has a number of hydrogen masers deployed and in the test cycle which enables an analysis of reliability of several generations and breeds of construction. An history and analysis of hydrogen maser reliability are given over a three-year period on several types of masers.

Author(s):
Curtright, J. B.
Author Organization(s):
CALIFORNIA INST OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA JET PROPULSION LAB
Supplementary Note:
Pub. in Proceedings of the 13th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) Applications and Planning Meeting, Washington, DC, 1-3 Dec 1981, p167-174.
Pagination:
0009

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*HYDROGEN, *MASERS, MEASUREMENT, POSITION(LOCATION), NETWORKS, ACCURACY, TRACKING STATIONS, TEST AND EVALUATION, NAVIGATION, PRECISION, DEEP SPACE, OUTER PLANETS, TIME INTERVALS, RELIABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers
Keyword(s):
*HYDROGEN MASERS, DSN(DEEP SPACE NETWORK)
Report Date:
1981 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2008 Dec 17